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Reducing the Dominance of Captive Coal-Fired Power Plants to Strengthen Long-Term Competitiveness

Press Release5 December 2025214Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) notes that the world is rapidly shifting toward a low-emission economic system. In 2025, global investment in renewable energy, electricity grids, and batteries reached USD 2.2 trillion, double the amount invested in fossil fuels. Beginning January 2026, the European Union will also enforce…

Retreat from Early CFPP Retirement Risks Stalling Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition

Press Release4 December 2025339Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 4, 2025 – Although Indonesia has issued the Ministerial Regulation of the Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) No. 10/2025, which should regulate the roadmap for the phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPPs) to achieve the net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, its implementation has not shown concrete progress. While Minister of…

Rising Emissions Overshadow Ambition for 8 Percent Economic Growth

Press Release20 November 2025533Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 20, 2025 - By the end of 2025, Indonesia’s energy transition remains largely rhetorical and continues to fall short of its stated goals. Although commitments to renewable energy appear to have strengthened over the past decade, the dominance of fossil fuels has in fact increased, further deepening the country’s dependence on fossil-based energy…

Guiding an Inclusive Energy Transition in Coal-Producing Regions

Event Coverage16 October 2025366Views 0Likes 0Comments

Samarinda, October 15, 2025 - Synchronization among actors is the main key to encouraging a just energy transition, accompanied by strengthening human resource capacity. This capacity building is not limited to technical skills but also includes the ability to develop an entrepreneurial spirit. In this way, the energy transition can be realized equitably and provide…

Homework for South Sumatra to Utilize Its Renewable Energy Sources

Event Coverage17 September 2025582Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, September 16, 2025 - South Sumatra (Sumsel) has long been known as one of Indonesia's energy hubs. Its natural resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas, make the province a key contributor to the national energy supply. However, amid the growing climate crisis, reliance on fossil fuels can no longer be a long-term…

Comprehensively Monitoring the Energy Transition

Event Coverage18 June 2025707Views 0Likes 0Comments

Yogyakarta, June 4, 2025 – The energy transition to renewable sources is key to reducing Indonesia's dependence on coal while promoting a sustainable economy. At the Public Seminar "Coal Policy Reform," organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in collaboration with the British Embassy in Jakarta through the Green Energy Transition Indonesia…

Shared Utilization of Transmission Networks to Boost the Economy

Event Coverage2 May 20251000Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 29, 2025 - Indonesia has renewable energy potential reaching more than 3,600 GW, but only around 0.3% of this renewable energy potential has been utilized. In the webinar " Accelerating Renewable Energy Investment in Indonesia: Shared Utilization of Transmission Networks ", for the launch of the white paper Accelerating Renewable Energy Investment…

Optimizing Renewable Energy Connectivity in ASEAN

Event Coverage16 April 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 16, 2025 - Energy security that supports emissions reduction must become a primary focus in developing cross-border electricity connectivity projects across the ASEAN region through the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). Highlighting Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair this year and its commitment to finalize the updated APG Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Institute for…

Eco Business | Is Indonesia’s Pledge to End Coal Use by 2040 Realistic?

Media Coverage16 January 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

During the G20 Summit in Rio De Janeiro in November, Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, issued a bold statement: Indonesia will retire all coal-fired power plants within the next 15 years and build over 75 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2040. Read more on Eco Business.

Kata Data | Can Indonesia Shut Down All Coal-Fired Power Plants by 2040?

Media Coverage16 December 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

President Prabowo is targeting the operation of coal-fired power plants or PLTUs to be completely stopped by 2040. The Institute for Essential Services Reform or IESR revealed ways to achieve this target. Read more on Kata Data.

Mineral Downstreaming Critical for Self-Reliance in Clean Energy Development

Blog11 December 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 10 December 2024 - Mineral downstreaming is a strategic step taken by the Government of Indonesia to provide added value in optimizing the economic benefits of domestic mineral resources and supporting the energy transition towards net-zero emission (NZE). The downstream program has an important role in the management of critical minerals. There are 47…

Jakarta Post | Massive Costs, Reforms await Prabowo Full Coal Phase Out Plan

Media Coverage2 December 2024607Views 0Likes 0Comments

The IESR estimates the government would need around US$1.2 trillion worth of investment in order for the country to meet all of its electricity needs from clean energy and billions more in order to retire its coal plants early. Read more on Jakarta Post.